Robert Danewid wrote:
Perhaps pilot skill was involved in the results (especially for SS)??
Just my 3c worth....
Robert
Bruce Greef wrote:
Andy wrote:
Ben Flewett wrote:
ASW28 - Contrary to all the hype the ASW28 definitely
does not perform as well as either the D2 or the LS8
(including high speed range). In fact, I would rate
it's performance as surprisingly poor in comparison
to the D2 and LS8.
I wonder what data, or observations, you used to arrive at that
conclusion.
Andy
Having won the Omarama Grand Prix, with a current world ranking of #86
- highest IGC ranking of #7 I believe. Contested World and European
contests in Discus 2s
I would apportion a certain amount of weight to Ben's observations.
A quote from Pete Harvey - UK Racing pilot - on losing day 2 at
http://www.gp06.com/race_diary/diary_day2.htm
“It’s so frustrating to be beaten at the last moment by the glider
type, not pilot skill.” The Discus overtakes the LS8 on final glide."
From the results "SS" - ASW28 never got close.
just my 2c worth...
For Referrence - a simple google search would get you to a ~2700 hits
for Ben Flewett.
http://www.glidingteam.co.uk/competi...cle.php?id=183
http://www.fai.org/gliding/ben_flewett
http://www.gliding.co.nz/
Agreed - on the SS part I can't comment because I do not know Ms Pederson's
skill level. This was not a bunch of beginners (like me) though - so I am sure
she is a very competent contest pilot to have made the selection process...
So - skill probably dominates, and conversely the best pilots tend to choose the
best equipment for the conditions. If it is about speed, the Discus appears to
have a miniscule edge. When seconds count this is important.
Personally - For most people it is more important how you and the machine work.